GOP border wall effort falls short in key vote
Republican senators faced a likely defeat as they sought to block President Trump’s national emergency at the Mexican border. Trump opposed a separate limit on future emergencies, complicating defections and signaling a possible presidential veto. House Speaker Pelosi rejected the GOP measure, urging party discipline.
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Manafort sentenced to seven and a half years in prison
Former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort received a total seven and a half year sentence after a federal judge rejected his bid for no extra time. New York prosecutors then brought state charges, aiming to hedge against possible presidential pardon.
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College admissions scandal shows wealth class divide in America
Providence report on the college bribery indictments highlights how wealthy parents including CEOs and celebrities used side door tactics to influence admissions at Yale Georgetown Stanford and USC. Critics say the case exposes a rigged system where hard work may not overcome privilege and race concerns.
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Earthquake Affects Kilauea South Flank Hawaii
A magnitude 5.5 quake struck the southern flank of Kilauea, shaking the Big Island and Maui with light to moderate tremors. No damage or injuries reported. The quake centered 7.5 miles southeast of the summit at a depth of about 4 miles. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory notes no change in volcanic activity and records 16 quakes of magnitude 5.0+ on the south flank over 40 years.
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California's new governor orders death penalty moratorium
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs an executive order halting executions and withdrawing lethal injection rules. He moves to shutter the unused San Quentin execution chamber, saying the decision reflects his humanity and personal beliefs.
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